MCQ

1. The first page of a research proposal should be _________________.

A. title page B. index C. literature review D. result

2Pure Research is otherwise called as __________________.

A. pilot study B. fundamental research C. applied research D. basic research

3.The negligence in acknowledging of a persons works and ideas is also known as _______.

A. reference B. inference C. acknowledgement D. plagiarism

A variable that reacts to the changes you make in a research or experiment.

A. Dependent B. Independent C. Responding D. Manipulated

A good hypothesis should have the criterion of ___________.

A. durability B. measurability C. testability D. applicability

An essential principle of scientific study is ________________.

A. objectivity B. subjectivity C. research kitty D. selectivity

Which of the following are examples of primary data?

I. Observation II. Interview III. Questionnaires IV. Census data A. I and II B. II and III C. I, II, and III D. All of the above

Hypothesis which explains the relationship between two variables is also known as?

A. Causal B. Descriptive C. Relational D. Relationship

Some characteristics of a good researcher include

I. Curiosity II. Quick Thinker III. A people person IV. Fashionable A. I and II B. II and III C. I, II, and III D. All of the above

Research through experiment and observation is called ______________.

A. experimental research B. laboratory research C. empirical research D. methodological research

Selecting sample units in just a hit and a missed fashion is called ___________.

A. stratified sampling B. purposive sampling C. accidental sampling D. proportionate sampling

___________________ will prevent researchers from blind search and clueless wandering.

A. Literature Review B. Data C. Bibliography D. Research Design

The initial purpose of a survey is ________________.

A. propagate B. evaluation C. provide information D. research coronation

Ph.D. stands for _________________________.

A. Doctor of Psychology B. Doctor in Philosophy C. Degree in Philosophy D. Doctor of Philosophy

A Question which seeks information is called ____________.

A. factual question B. derivative question C. rhetorical question D. hypothetical question

________________ allow respondents of survey to include more information like attitudes, understanding and feelings.

A. Rating scale question B. Open-ended question C. Likert-scale question D. Demographic question

Bibliography is related to ____________________.

A. Biography B. List of books referred C. Quotations D. Biology

_________________ is the first step of research process.

A. Selecting a problem B. Data collection C. Research planning D. Formulation of a problem

_________________ is the structure that can carry and support a theory of a research study.

A. Hypothesis B. Theory C. Theoretical framework D. Conceptual framework

Validity and reliability are among the most significant aspects when it comes data collection. Validity in data collection means ________________________.

A. your findings truly represent the phenomenon or event you are claiming to measure B. your findings cannot be argued C. your findings are proven scientifically, experimentally, historically, and theoretically D. your findings should able to represent a huge sampling

What is the correct reference format for a book?

A. Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. (2011). (6th ed.). B. Weinberg, RS and Gould, D 2011, , Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL. C. R. S. Weinberg & D. Gould, (2011). (6th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. D. Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. (2011). (6th ed.). Human Kinetics.

What is the correct author and year format for a journal article in a reference list?

A. Brill, J. B. (2011). B. Brill, JB, (2011). C. Brill, J. B. 2011. D. John Brill, 2011.

What is the correct reference format for a web document?

A. What is holistic medicine? 2012. Retrieved from http://www.holisticmed.com/whatis.html B. Gold, M. (2012). What is holistic medicine? http://www.holisticmed.com/whatis.html C. Martin Gold. (2012). What is holistic medicine? http://www.holisticmed.com/whatis.html D. Gold, M 2012, What is holistic medicine? viewed 30 July 2014, http://www.holisticmed.com/whatis.html.

What is the correct in-text reference format for a direct quote?

A. Veit and Gould (2010) emphasise the importance of using your own words and your own style when paraphrasing. Veit & Gould (2010, p158) emphasise the importance of using your own words and your own style when paraphrasing. B. Veit & Gould (2010, p158) emphasise the importance of using your own words and your own style when paraphrasing. C. Veit and Gould (2010) emphasise the importance of using your own words and your own style" (p. 158) when paraphrasing. D. Veit and Gould, page 158, emphasise the importance of using your own words and your own style when paraphrasing.

The format of thesis writing is the same as in

A. Writing of seminar representation B. Preparation of research paper/ article C. A research dissertation D. Presenting a workshop/ conference paper

What is the aim of research in education?

A. Help in personal growth of an individual B. Help the candidate to become an eminent educationist C. Increase job opportunities of the individual D. Increase social status of the individual

The most important advantage of sampling method of data collection is ------.

A. Increase accuracy B. The only method of data collection C. Save time D. East to handle the data

Which of the following statement is NOT true about Random Sampling?

A. Random sampling is reasonably accurate B. Random sampling is free from personal biases C. An economical method of sampling D. Can be applied for all types of data collections

Which of the following statements are true about the data in research?

A. In research the data can be qualitative B. In research the data can be quantitative C. In research the data can be both qualitative and quantitative D. In research the data can be quantitative but never qualitative

The following are the features of a good research student except

A. Should be replicable B. Should be systematic and objective C. Should be ethical and unbiased D. Should be unethical and biased

What is a research design?

A. A way of conducting research that is not grounded in theory. B. The choice between using qualitative or quantitative methods. C. The style in which you present your research findings, e.g., a graph. D. A framework for every stage of the collection and analysis of data.

If a study is "reliable", this means that:

A. the methods are outlined in the methods discussion clearly enough for the research to be replicated. B. the measures devised for concepts are stable on different occasions. C. the findings can be generalized to other social phenomena D. it was conducted by a reputable researcher who can be trusted.

"Internal validity" refers to:

A. whether or not there is really a causal relationship between two variables. B. whether or not the findings are relevant to the researchers' everyday lives. C. the extent to which the researcher believes that this was a worthwhile project. D. how accurately the measurements represent underlying concepts.

The term 'external validity' is concerned with

A. the question of whether the results of a study can be generalized beyond the specific research context.